Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3799, Josiah Giles, Va.

SERVICE
Va.
Giles, Josiah Patsey
NUMBER
Nr 3799
CONTENTS

M. 93 d 16 July 37 Virginia 12.985
Josiah Giles
of Prince Edw d in the State of Virginia who was a priv: in the company commanded by Captain Ballinger of the Reg t commanded by Col. Burley in the Virginia line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of June '33 to Prince Edw d and sent B. L. Worsham C.H. (Clerk)
Arrears to the 4th of March 33 — 80 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept. — 20
$1.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Miller Clerk, Book E Vol. 6. Page 9

3533.
Virginia Richmond
Patsey Giles
widow of Isaiah Giles
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
40 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the
31 day of July 1849
and sent to
Mrs. Robinson Richmond
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 152 Vol. 3
Reported
July 31/1849

Isaac Giles
12,411
Adm d as a private 12 mo. $40=

State of Virginia. Prince Edward County ss:
On this 17 th day of September 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the court of Prince Edward County, now sitting, Josiah Giles, a resident of the said State and County, aged seventy six years, who being first sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the 7 th of June 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. He performed a three months tour of duty in the Militia in the year — during the War of the Revolution; That he filled his own place and marched under Capt. Jacobe of Amherst County and went to the barracks of Albermarle, and there continued until his time was out guarding Prisoners. That Stephen Davidson and Martin Woodruff are now living who can testify as to his services. He recollects Colo. Burley and Minetith (or Major) were in command.
2 nd The next tour succeeded the above; the date he does not recollect. He went from Amherst County under Capt. Richard Wallingford, marched to Richmond, thence to Wood Fort in Prince George County, where he remained until his tour of three months expired. There were no troops attached to his Company, consequently there were no General or field officers over him; he knows of no one by whom he can prove this service.
3 rd The next tour he marched from Amherst County (the date he does not recollect) under Capt. John Christian; to Richmond, thence to Chickahominy swamps, Hobbs hole, Bellons bridge and other places. He thinks he was attached to General Sweenons brigade and served a tour of three months (he supposes) there is no one living by whom he can prove this service that he knows of.
4 th The next tour he went from Amherst County under Capt. John Phillips marched below Richmond and then various routes & places which has escaped his recollection and was finally discharged having served a tour of three months. He does not recollect any field or General Officers. neither can he prove this service by any person that he knows of. In all the above cases he filled his own place in the Militia except once, which he substituted, but cannot

at this remote period, distinguish which, neither the dates he evades, being nearly illiterate. All his discharges are lost and to give a distinct detail account of the time of his entry into service, or discharge he cannot. He knows they were performed during the Revolutionary war, which gave birth to our national Independence.
5 th The next tour his father's waggon was pressed into service by Colo. Gabriel Ben of Amherst County, and he was ordered by the said Colonel to go with it, and was assured it should answer as a tour of duty, that the consideration of taking care of his father's waggon and horses was urged as a further reason why he should go. That accordingly he entered the service and went to Billygo Creek (below Richmond) and from thence to York Town, at which place he was at the siege and surrender of Cornwallis. He does not recollect how long this tour lasted neither has he any person by whom to prove the same nor does he recollect the date.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Isaiah Pile
The following Interrogatories were propounded by the Court Viz 1st Where and in what year were you born? Answer I was born in Chesterfield County Virginia. I do not know the year. 2nd Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it? Answer I have none neither do I know where to find it.
3rd Where were you living when called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute for whom? Answer, I was drafted three times and substituted once, the fifth is explained above. I substituted for Robert Hudson as well as I remember who lived in Amherst County.
4th State the names of some of the regular officers.

who were with the troops where you served such Continental & Militia regiments as you can recollect and the General Circumstances of your Service? I have given all the information upon this subject I am in possession of in my declaration, to say more would be to recapitulate what has already been said. 5th. Did you ever receive a discharge from the Service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it? Answer I did but they are all lost. I suppose they were given by my Captains with whom I served.
6th. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution. Answer Regin Porter Esquire and The Revd. Philip Mathews.
We Philip Mathews a Clergyman in the neighbourhood of Josiah Giles of the County of Prince Edward and State of Virginia and Regin Porter residing in the same vicinity hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Josiah Giles who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration. That we believe him to be 76 years of age and that he is respected and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion; moreover that he is a man of honesty, probity and veracity.
Philip Mathews Regin Porter
I do hereby certify that the bodily infirmities of Philip Mathews and Regin Porter whose signature is attached to the above Certificate are such that they cannot go to the Court of

this County without much inconvenience, pain and risk. The foregoing Certificate was sworn to before me a justice of the peace in and for the County of Prince Edward this 15th day of September 1832. Sworn to by R. Porter and affirmed by Philip Matthews.
J. M. Deurmont J.P.
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Philip Matthews who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in said County, and that Regin Porter who has also signed the same is a resident in the County of Prince Edward and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Branch J. Worsham clerk of the court of Prince Edward County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Josiah Giles for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 22 nd day of September 1832.
B. J. Worsham Clk.
Virginia, Prince Edward County S d Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid, Josiah Giles who being duly sworn, deponeth and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory he can not swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below, and in the following grades.
I served four three months hours of duty as a private under the Captains specified in my first declaration making twelve months, in my own place except once as a substitute, and for such service I claim a pension. The officers mentioned the officers under whom I served according to the best of my recollection which will upon another examination prove satisfactory.
Given under my hand this 2 nd of May 1833.
Regin Porter
Josiah Giles
12-4-11

State of Virginia, County of Prince Edwards to wit I Branch I. Worsham clerk of the County Court of said county, in said State, do hereby certify that Regn Porter whose hand is affixed to the preceding affidavit & Certificate, is a justice of the peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signature to the same is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of said County, this 22 nd day of May 1833.
B. Worsham Clk,

Patsey Giles, formerly Abbott Certificate of Marriage

Virginia. Buckingham County, to wit:
I Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the county court of the said County of Buckingham in the State of Virginia do hereby certify, that the following is a true copy of a register of a marriage returned to this Office by the Reverend William Flower a minister of the Gospel - "Josiah Giles and Patsey Abbott joined together in the Holy State of Matrimony the 15 th day of August 1793" in writing on the fifteenth day of August, One thousand seven hundred and ninety three -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office this fourteenth day of October in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty nine.
Rolfe Eldridge CBC

6687 Patsey Giles md of Josiah (Virginia)
Hn. In 5th Hlth A R

State of Virginia
Prince Edward County to wit:
On this seventeenth day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared before the County Court of Prince Edward, Patsy Giles a resident of the said County of Prince Edward, aged sixty eight years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July seventh 1838 entitled "an act granting half-pay and pension to certain widows": That she is the widow of Josiah Giles late of the said County of Prince Edward, who was a soldier in the war of the rebellion, and lately a prisoner of the United States, as will more fully appear by his declaration and certificate of pension, now of file in the War Department; and that she believes that the said certificate of pension was granted to her said dead husband in or about the year 1833.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Josiah Giles on the fifteenth day of August seventeen hundred and ninety three; that her husband the aforesaid Josiah Giles died on the sixteenth day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven: that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service for the marriage, took place previous to the 12 th day of January one thousand eight hundred and ninety four; to wit at the time before stated.
Patsy Giles mark

Virginia to wit: At a court held for Prince Edward County the 17 th day of February 1840. Patsy Giles widow of Jonah Giles deceased a pensioner of the United States, this day appeared in open court, and filed her declaration for a pension, which declaration was sworn to in court by the said Patsy Giles and which is ordered to be certified by the clerk of this court. which is accordingly hereby certified. And in testimony of all for which I here set my name and affix the seal of the court of said County this 17 th day of February 1840.
J. W. Morsham Clerk,

mmhf om
August 6, 1925
Mrs. K.I. Read Carlsbad, NM 4441 New Mexico
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 3799 it appears that Josiah Giles was born in Chesterfield County, Virginia, the date not stated.
While a resident of Amherst County, Virginia he enlisted, the dates not stated, and served five tours in the Virginia Militia as follows: three months as private in Captain Jacobs' Company, guarding prisoners at Albemarle Barracks, three months as private in Captain Richard Ballinger's Company, three months as private in Captain John Christian's Company, three months as private in Captain John Phillips' Company, and fifth tour was engaged by Colonel Penn of Amherst County to serve as teamster and was at the Siege of Yorktown, the length of this tour not given.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 17, 1832 while a resident of Prince Edward
Miss Wilson said not use Col. Burnley - Giles was Capt. Harland Burnley who was in Col. Francis Taylor's Regt.
I did not see Gabriel as I think it was Abraham

County, Virginia aged seventy-six years. He died July 16, 1837 in said county.
Soldier married August 15, 1793 in Buckingham County, Virginia, Patsey Abbott. She was allowed pension on her application executed February 17, 1840 while a resident of Prince Edward County, Virginia aged sixty-eight years. In 1848 she was living in Appomattox County, Virginia.
The above noted is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
Date of widow's death not on a K3
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

1925- Aug. 6- Heir to Mrs. H. J. Reed. Her sister in ch. 8858 of Geo. Giles MMNF
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
3799
Patsey Giles
Wid.
Josiah Giles
Part. Rev. War
Act:
Feb. 21/48
Index:—Vol.
9
Page
271
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rept June 7
Virginia 5735 v
Patsy Giles widow of Josiah Giles
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 16th: July 1837 of P. Edward Co in the State of Virginia who was a private in the company — commanded by Captain Ballinger — of the Regt: commanded by Col: Burley — in the Virginia — line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 10 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. & ending 16th: July 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th — day of June 1843 and sent to Anderson Hill, Walker church, P. Edw d Co. Va
Total amount, $54.66-
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Stitt Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 2 Page 178-

Portia Giles to 3 orders Honorable John Hill to get her Certificate for her pension
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The commissioner of Pensions, or agent, Will Deliver my Certificate, or warrant for the pension that may be allowed to me, for the service of my deceased Husband, Josiah Giles, late, Deliver the said certificate to John Hill a member of Congress from Virginia, and this shall be your suffi- cient authority for the same As witness to my acknowledgement, this twenty fifth day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty
Patsey Giles mark
Witness
Anderson Hill
Samuel Watson
P Sarah Jane Walker Glaspha Walker mark

1840. 3. 4 1837. 7. 16
2.7.19
7.6331
2.6336
46
105.440
6687 Patsy Willis M rs of Jonas J's
M ar 1793 died 1837 July 16
Allaw $40 per am pern-
Am M rs Hill AB

Virginia 3314
Paisey Giles
widow of Joseph Giles
who was a Private
in the Virginia line
for 12 months
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Fifty — Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the Twelfth day of December 1843 and sent to
R. H. Gray Synchburg Virginia
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 149

R
Virginia 5135
Patsy Giles widow of Josiah Giles, dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 16 July 1837 of Br. Edward in the State of Virginia who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Ballinger of the regt commanded by Col B. Anley in the Virginia line for 12 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 16 th day of July 1837.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of March 1840, to the Hon. Mr. Hill, Va. House of Representatives.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840 $105.44 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep r 40 20.00
$125.44
{ Act July 7, } 1838 }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy Clerk. Book 1. Vol. 2. Page 178.

Return Mrs. Lillie to Mr. Hill with. Meat. H.A.S.
H. A. S. H.A.S.

Walters Church, St. Edward County February 27 th 1840
Dr Sir
I received yours of the 29 th December last with the form for a widows pension, letter from the pension agent and letter from yourself which I was glad to see
I have Mrs Patsy Giles papers prepared in form I got Mr Geo. H. Matthews to draw them at last court in the morning to have them ready by the time the court set and Mrs Giles could get to court. She then appeared in court and made her declaration, and the affidavit of Capt. Josiah Cunningham & Samuel Walker who was sworn in court which the Clerk has certified with the seal of the court. Also the affidavit of Capt. Samuel D. McDearmon who was acting as Sheriff upon said Giles Estate as Administrator Mr William Matthews had said Josiah Giles certificate or warrant and gave it to McDearmon the Administrator he has lost it or mislaid it and has searched diligently and cant find it. I thought it best to take his testimony upon that to satisfy the war Department that it is lost and cant be produced. I Also enclose an order from Mrs Patsy Giles to you to get her Draft or Certificate from the war Department and mail it to me.

I wrote said order to you and witnessed it myself Samuel Walker with two other witnesses you will see that the hand write of mine and said Walker is the same that we have signed before. He is the same Samuel Walker that signed Mrs Patsy Giles affidavit with Capt. Josiah Cunningham. They are all neighbors of mine, and the utmost confidence can be placed in what the old Lady says & the evidence she produced. If there should be any deficiency in any of the papers inform me of it and we will try to have them in proper form. The Record of the marriage of Mrs Giles I got from the Clerk of Buckingham which you can expect qualify before if it was required or needed.
I wish when Mrs Patsy Giles pension is allowed her and you get the Draft - Request the Agent at Washington to let them know at the office in Richmond Virginia of the allowance as they may have it paid out on their books as she may draw up to 4 th Mar. 1840. She I think is entitled by the law to draw from 4 th March 1837 - the time her dec d . Husband drew to but they know that at the war department by the time he died by the affidavit of Capt. Josiah Cunningham and Samuel Walker.
Mrs Patsy Giles is 68 years of age and but feeble although she got to court by taking 3 or 4 days to go and come in swinging carriage. She is in need of help and as her Husband was a pensioner she is entitled to it and will get it no doubt, if the papers are prepared to suit them.

at the war department agreeable to rules made to prevent fraud and deception which I understand has been practised upon them
You will please to attend to Mrs Giles case as soon as you receive these lines - And for the agent to write to the agent in Richmond informing him of the allowance at Washington for her You will forward the draft to me immediately for Mrs Giles which it is for her sole benefit, I have no interest in it at all, I know what you will have to make oath to before you get the draft As soon as I can get the draft I shall get her to make power of attorney to Mr Wheeler at Walker Church to draw it for her (entirely) Mr Wheeler is a partner of William Matthews at Walker Church I would be glad to hear from you at Washington how the case of the New Jersey members are settled inform me of what has been done if things are going on more agreeable or not I do hope that things may wear a better aspect, Oh that partyism might cease and that our fellow citizens would strive to do justice and right instead of striving against one another
I must come to a close I have written more than I expected when I set out, but I had paper plenty and have written until I have nothing more to write at this time, excuse my imperfections in writing. I am yours with esteem To Honourable Mr. Hill V o S House Representatives
Anderson Hill

I left the affidavit of Capt Sam D McDearmon for him to qualify to it with the Notary and he did not see him in time so I failed to get it in time to mail to day if they can't do without it. I must get it hereafter and mail it to you. I expected him to meet me this morning at the Church to give it and qualify to it but he failed to come To Mrs Rice wa Yours respectfully A of Representatives Andrew Rice

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Isaiah Gyles, of Prince Edward Co. Virg. which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes, except on "supposed" V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? All answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

State of Virginia Buckingham County to Wit
Stephen Davison this day made Oath before me John T. Bocock a justice of the Peace for said County that Josiah Giles at present of the County of Prince Edward served the Country as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and was at the Barracks in the County of Albemarle doing duty as a Soldier but how long the said Davison does not now recollect. Given under my hand the 6 th day of August 1832
J T Bocock.
State of Virginia Buckingham County to Wit,
This day Harding Woodroof personally appeared before me Thomas H. Flood a justice of the peace in the County aforesaid, and made Oath That Josiah Giles, a resident of the County of Prince Edward, and now in his presence, served in the Militia in the revolutionary War, and was at the Barracks in the County of Albemarle in this State doing duty as a Soldier. Given under my hand the 7 th day of August 1832
Th H Flood
Virginia
Rolfe Eldridge clerk of the Court of Buckingham County do certify that J. T. Bocock and Th. H. Flood whose certificates are above, were at the time of signing the said certificates, and still are acting justices of the peace in for the said County, duly commissioned & qualified according to Law
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 6 th day of Sept r 1832
Rolfe Eldridge CLK

Bank of Virginia,
October 23. 1848.
Sir
I send you herein Declarations of Patsey Giles, and Elizabeth Jopsee, pensioners under the act of the 17 th June 1844, made to obtain the benefits of the provision of the act of the 2 d February 1848. Be pleased to send me Certificates of Pension for them.
I am, Sir,
Very respectfully,
Your obed t Servant,
Ant y Robinson.
J. L. Edwards esquire Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.

Patsy Giles Jr
age 7 July '38 40
from 4 March '36 - to 18 July 37
Anderson Hill Walters Church Prince Edward Va

State of Virginia
Prince Edward County S.S.
On this 11 th day of May 1843, before me William Matthews a Justice of the peace in and for said County, personally appeared M rs Patsey Giles Aged 72 years, a resident of said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims from the 11 th of March 1836, to the 16 th day of July - 1837 - from which period, she has been already paid, under the Act of 7 th July 1836.
And the declarant further alleges, that she is still the widow of Josiah Giles dec d . of said County - who was a private in the Revolutionary war - and a U.S. pensioner at the time of his death - which was on the 16 th day of July - 1837 - That her pension was allowed, at the rate of $40. pr. M th , and was paid to her at the Agency in Richmond, in the state of Virginia.
And further she saith not.
Test
Ro. W. Gray
for Patsey Giles mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written.
Before me -
Wm Matthews J.P.
In presence of - Anderson Hill
State of Virginia
Prince Edward County S.S.
I William Matthews a Justice of the peace, in and for said County, do hereby certify, that M rs Patsey Giles, who has this day, sworn to, and subscribed the foregoing declaration before me; is the widow of Josiah Giles dec d . of said County, who was a soldier in the Rev d . war - and a U.S. pensioner

from said estate, at the time of his death - (which was on, or about the 16 th day of July 1837) at the rate of $40. per An. and that she is the Identical person who rec d . a pension from the Genl. Govt - as his widow - at the rate of $40. per An. from the 16 th day of July 1837, to the 4 th day of March 1841 - under the Act of July 7, 1838. And further, that she is still a widow - and too infirm to attend court. Given under my hand this 11 th day of May 1843 -
Wm Matthews J.P.
State of Virginia, Fauquier County Se -
At a regular court held for said County at the Court house the 17 th day of May 1843.
The declaration of Mrs Patsy Giles was read in court claiming arrears of pension, together with the certificate of William Matthews a justice of the peace, and the court being satisfied with the same, doth certify to the War department that Mrs Patsy Giles is the widow of Isaiah Giles dec d of said County, who was a United States Pensioner at $40. per annum at the time of her death, which was on the 16 th day of July 1837, and that his widow Patsy Giles has received a pension as his widow from the time of her death as above, to the 4 th day of March 1841. And the court doth further certify that William Matthews is an acting justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned & qualified, and that all his acts as such, are entitled to full faith & credit, and that the signatures purporting to be his, affixed to his several certificates are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I Branch I Worsham clerk of the county court of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing is truly copied from the records of said court. Given under my hand with the Seal of the court affixed this 24 th day of May 1843.
B. I. Worsham Clk,

Prince Edward Co. 26 May 43
Robt. H. Gray Pension Claim of Patsy Giles
Recd 29 May 43
Ans? same day
Recd by reference to the Court of Pensions & the matter so informed 3 rd Auditor 643
May 29 th 1843
Washington
Thos. Auditor
Det. Wagner Esq
Wm. A. [?] Va.
Three
Handuce. May 30 '43

Prince Edward County May. — 1843
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Mrs. Patsey Giles — widow of Josiah Giles dec d of said County — claiming arrears of pension at $40. pr. An. from the date of her husband's death — the 16 th July 1837 — back to the 4 th day of March 1836 — which arrears she has not yet rec d . The draft will be directed to Mr. Anderson Hill, Walker's Church, P. Edward County Va — yours respectfully No. W. Gray Ag

3889
Aug 28 '43
Wa. Mar 30 1843
Eliz J. J. J. Patney Gil. v. 2
One
I Edwards Esq
com. of pensions
Washington city.

Synch? Aug 1843,
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the declarations of Mrs. Elizabeth Lepe, and Patsey Giles of Prince Edward County - claiming pensions under the Act of March 3 rd 1843.
Yours respectfully -
No. U Gray Agent.

State of Virginia
Prince Edward County to wit:
Josiah Cunningham and Samuel Walker of Prince Edward
This day personally appeared before the county court of Prince Edward and made oath that they were well acquainted with Josiah Giles late husband of Patsy Giles whose declaration is this day made before the court in order to obtain a pen- sion under the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 - That they understood and be- lieve that the said Josiah Giles in his life- time was a pensioner of the United States That he died on the sixteenth day of July eighteen hundred and thirty seven - in the county of Prince Edward afore- said - That the said Patsy Giles is his widow and has not married since his death.
Josiah Cunningham
Samuel Walker
Virginia To wit: At a court held for Prince Edward county the 17 th day of February 1840. Patsy Giles filed the foregoing affidavit of Josiah Cunningham and Samuel Walker, and they appeared in court and made oath to the truth of the facts set forth in said affidavit, which is ordered to be certified by the clerk of this court. which is accordingly hereby certified. and in testimony of all of which I hereunto set my
name and affix the seal of the court for said county this 17 th day of February 1840.
H. Worsham C le

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Patsey Giles
$40
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Richmond
R. H. Gray Lynchburg Va

State of Virginia
Prince Edward County S.S. On this 15 th day of August 1843, before me William Mathews a Justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared M rs Patsey Giles, a res- ident of said county. Aged 72 years - who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made the Act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd of March 1843 - granting pensions to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Josiah Giles - who was a private in the Rev l war - and a U.S. pensioner, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the rate of $40. pr. An. - at the time of his death the 16 th July 1837. That the annual amount of pension which she rec d . from the Gen l . Govt. - as the widow of said Giles - under the Act of July 7, 1838, was at the rate of $40. pr. An. for 5 years - to wit, from the 4 th day of March 1836, to the 4 th day of March 1841. She further declares, that she is still a widow. her Patsey X Giles mark
Sub d No. U Gray. Sarah J Walker
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written -
Before me - Wm Mathews J.P.
In presence of - Sarah J Walker
State of Virginia, Prince Edward County S.S. I William Mathews a Justice of the peace, in and for said county, do hereby certify, that M rs Patsey Giles who has this day sworn to and subscribed, the foregoing declaration before me - is the widow of Josiah Giles de d . of said county - the 16 th July, 1837 -

area who was a U.S pensioner, under the Act of June 7, 1832 - at the rate of $40. pr. An.
And further, that the said Patsy Giles, is personally known to me, as the Identical person who rec d . a pension from the Genl. Govt. under the Act of July 7, 1838 - at the rate of $40. pr. An, as the widow of said Giles - for 5 years - to wit, from the 4 th day of March 1836, to the 4 th day of March 1841. And that she is still alive, and a widow and too infirm to attend court. Given under my hand this 15 th day of August 1843.
Wm Mathews J.P.
State of Virginia, Prince Edward County ss.
At a regular Court held in and for said County on Tuesday the 22 nd day of August 1843. — The declaration of Mrs Patsy Giles was read in court — claiming a pension under the act of March 3 rd 1843, together with the certificate of William Mathews Esq., and the Court being satisfied that the same is genuine, do certify to the War department, that Mrs Patsy Giles in the aforementioned declaration is the widow of Isaiah Giles dec d of said County, who was a United States pensioner at forty dollars per annum and died the 16 th July 1837. And that the aforesaid Patsy Giles is the identical person who received a pension from the General Government under the act of July 7 th 1838, at forty dollars per annum for five years to wit, from the 4 th day of March 1836 to the 4 th day of March 1841, and that she is still alive and a widow. And the Court doth further certify that William Mathews is an acting justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified — and that the signatures purporting to be his, affixed to his several certificates in this case are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I Branch J. Worsham clerk of said County Court do hereby certify the same Given under my hand with the seal of the court affixed this 20 th day of August 1843.
B. J. Worsham Clk
No. U Gray Agent Synchburg

State of Virginia
On this 16 th day of October 1848, before me William Mathews, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Appomattox in the said State, personally appeared Patsey Giles, a resident of the said County, aged Seventyseven years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. — That she is the widow of Josiah Giles, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution, and that under the Act of Congress of the 17. June 1844, she received a pension at the rate of forty dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Patsey her  X Giles mark.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written.
In presence of
Samuel D Hill
Before me
Sarah J Ransom.
Wm Mathews J. Peace
I Certify that Patsey Giles, the Declarant above named, is personally known to me.
Wm Mathews J. Peace
State of Virginia, Appomattox County, to wit
I Henry F Boock Clerk of the County Court of the County, and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify that William Mathews is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly Commissioned and qualified, that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said Court this 18 day of October one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
Henry F. Boock clk